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Simple Machines 2

Authored by Jennifer Hernandez

Science

6th - 8th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 7+ times

Simple Machines 2
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the definition of each simple machines.

-2 inclined planes together

Screw

A wheel with grooved rim where a cord

Wedge

A twisted inclined plane

Wheel and Axle

-A wheel connected to a rod

Inclined plane

Sloping ramp, often at a right triangle

Pulley

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Match the description of the different kinds of levers

Groups:

(a) 1st Class Lever

,

(b) 2nd Class Lever

,

(c) 3rd Class Lever

The fulcrum is at the end, the force in the middle, and the load on the other end.

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The fulcrum is between the load and the force

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The fulcrum is at one end , the load in the middle, and the force at the other end.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of simple machines?

To perform work more easily

To increase the weight of objects

To make objects more complex

To reduce the size of objects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of simple machine?

Lever

Inclined plane

Pulley

Motor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a lever help in lifting heavy objects?

By increasing the weight of the object

By reducing the distance to move the object

By pivoting around a fulcrum to use less effort

By using a motor to lift the object

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you commonly find pulleys being used?

In bicycles

In flagpoles

In computers

In bookshelves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a wheel and axle in vehicles?

To increase the speed of the vehicle

To help move the car forward with less effort

To decrease the weight of the vehicle

To make the vehicle more complex

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